Global Scale Modeller

For my next build, I will be tackling a sportbike. This will be a huge test of my skills as the paint will require some careful masking and I picked up some extra detail parts.







The first thing I did was to cut all of the parts off the sprues and separate them into smaller containers based on the base color.



I have about 10 base colors to paint. That should get me pretty close to just having assembly and detail painting. I built up the Virago (cruiser bike) this way and it worked out well. It saves a bunch of time switching out paint colors.

Next up will be cleaning up all of the parts and building any sub-components. There is a good deal of going over the instructions carefully building it this way. I have highlighted the instructions where the detailed parts go as well.

You have developed a process that works for you Me I'd be trying to work out which part is in which box and where it goes and end up with something left over...
For some reason I can't see the first 3 pic's yet the last is viewable

Alright I am going through the stash tonight find me my kit
It is on like Don Juan
Motorcycle time

Sweet bike!! I've got one too... DUCK GB time!

You got this by looking at your Z4 you just did. In for the prO-gress.

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Looks a nice kit and enjoy your build

Love this kit for multiple reasons, the main one is how well engineered Tamiya kits are and how everything fits together.

barryf1fan wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 5:55 am Sweet bike!! I've got one too... DUCK GB time!

You got this by looking at your Z4 you just did. In for the prO-gress.

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Sounds fun, get cracking!

digger303 wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 1:08 am You have developed a process that works for you Me I'd be trying to work out which part is in which box and where it goes and end up with something left over...
For some reason I can't see the first 3 pic's yet the last is viewable

I edited my post to host images from Flickr instead of directly from Scalemates. Not sure why you couldn't see them before, but they should be visible now.

bfrd wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 2:40 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 1:08 am You have developed a process that works for you Me I'd be trying to work out which part is in which box and where it goes and end up with something left over...
For some reason I can't see the first 3 pic's yet the last is viewable

I edited my post to host images from Flickr instead of directly from Scalemates. Not sure why you couldn't see them before, but they should be visible now.

Yep clear as a bell now.
Seeing as your bit of a tech wizz maybe you could help me with a small probem. My camera sometimes doesn't record a pic I'v just taken to the SD card properly or not at all. Is this a card issue or a camera problem do you think ? I took a pic last night of the camo I'm doing, but viewing it directly from the card it shows as a blank icon with Fi under it. I go into the preview screen on Picasa Photo viewer and I could see it in the bottom thumb nails but I couldn't actually view it full size. Then I closed it and went back and couldn't even see that....Is the card corrupted ?

digger303 wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 3:27 pm

bfrd wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 2:40 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 1:08 am You have developed a process that works for you Me I'd be trying to work out which part is in which box and where it goes and end up with something left over...
For some reason I can't see the first 3 pic's yet the last is viewable

I edited my post to host images from Flickr instead of directly from Scalemates. Not sure why you couldn't see them before, but they should be visible now.

Yep clear as a bell now.
Seeing as your bit of a tech wizz maybe you could help me with a small probem. My camera sometimes doesn't record a pic I'v just taken to the SD card properly or not at all. Is this a card issue or a camera problem do you think ? I took a pic last night of the camo I'm doing, but viewing it directly from the card it shows as a blank icon with Fi under it. I go into the preview screen on Picasa Photo viewer and I could see it in the bottom thumb nails but I couldn't actually view it full size. Then I closed it and went back and couldn't even see that....Is the card corrupted ?

My guess would be the card is buggered. Anytime you have intermittent issues with recording the image; the first suspect should be the card. You could try a reformat of the card, but they are cheap enough to just pop in a new one.

bfrd wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 2:39 pm

barryf1fan wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 5:55 am Sweet bike!! I've got one too... DUCK GB time!

You got this by looking at your Z4 you just did. In for the prO-gress.

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Sounds fun, get cracking!

Oooh, I've never done two kits at once. But I am working on a different Ducati right now - may have to "whip-it-out" and start it.

I may buy one Wednesday and start it too...

Looking forward to this one, I really fancy the Ducati!

Hawkmoon wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 6:40 am Looks a nice kit and enjoy your build

Have ya got yourself a duc???

LWWales wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 4:15 pm I may buy one Wednesday and start it too...

Looking forward to this one, I really fancy the Ducati!

DO IT!!!!!
All the cool guys are building one...and me

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 8:56 pm

LWWales wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 4:15 pm I may buy one Wednesday and start it too...

Looking forward to this one, I really fancy the Ducati!

DO IT!!!!!
All the cool guys are building one...and me

Don't be a Scott.

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Hawkmoon wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 6:40 am Looks a nice kit and enjoy your build

Have ya got yourself a duc???

I did not but I just ordered one from Jadlam models for 32 squid with free post should be here by the end of the week

Hawkmoon wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 8:27 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Hawkmoon wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 6:40 am Looks a nice kit and enjoy your build

Have ya got yourself a duc???

I did not but I just ordered one from Jadlam models for 32 squid with free post should be here by the end of the week

...and you will have her finished by Sunday

barryf1fan wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 9:13 pm Don't be a Scott.

This is an important reminder:
During the Covid 19 crisis...please go to the Pharmacy and stay on your meds

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 4:30 pm

Hawkmoon wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 8:27 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 8:55 pm

Have ya got yourself a duc???

I did not but I just ordered one from Jadlam models for 32 squid with free post should be here by the end of the week

...and you will have her finished by Sunday

O ye of little faith it will be finished at 10.35 and 35 seconds precisely Sunday morning

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue May 19, 2020 4:33 pm
This is an important reminder:
During the Covid 19 crisis...please go to the Pharmacy and stay on your meds

And please, for the safety of others... Wear a mask, and some gloves, and probably a surgical gown, and definitely a diaper. Again, for everyone's safety!!

Hawkmoon wrote: Wed May 20, 2020 7:07 am O ye of little faith it will be finished at 10.35 and 35 seconds precisely Sunday morning

So Hawk, I guess you're gonna take your time with this one, huh?!?

I hate to change the subject, but this is my build thread. I am still in a prepping stage. I have built up as many same color sub assemblies as possible. For some of the more visible pieces I used sprue goo as the cement.



I also drilled out the exhaust ports.



I also built up the top studio rear break disc.



Once the rest of the goo dries I should be able to start priming the parts.

Man!! Off to a great start and that rear disc is to die for.

If you don’t post in the thread, us homeless squatter rif raf start taking it over
There used to be a forum member who got really pissed when other people posted in his build...especially me and memes

Taking notes...gonna look for some PE to fit my disk I will drill out the exhaust openings
I did the sprue glue thing on exhaust last night, but forgot the little “y” section at the bottom of the pipes, so gotta wait another day
Keep at it, coming along

Nicely done and looking good

Looking good!

I cut my sprue goo with Toluene. It seems to have improved the drying time. I was able to sand easily after about 12 hours. I didn’t take any specific measurements but I think the Toluene to TET was about 2:3.

bfrd wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 3:32 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 3:27 pm

bfrd wrote: Mon May 18, 2020 2:40 pm

I edited my post to host images from Flickr instead of directly from Scalemates. Not sure why you couldn't see them before, but they should be visible now.

Yep clear as a bell now.
Seeing as your bit of a tech wizz maybe you could help me with a small probem. My camera sometimes doesn't record a pic I'v just taken to the SD card properly or not at all. Is this a card issue or a camera problem do you think ? I took a pic last night of the camo I'm doing, but viewing it directly from the card it shows as a blank icon with Fi under it. I go into the preview screen on Picasa Photo viewer and I could see it in the bottom thumb nails but I couldn't actually view it full size. Then I closed it and went back and couldn't even see that....Is the card corrupted ?

My guess would be the card is buggered. Anytime you have intermittent issues with recording the image; the first suspect should be the card. You could try a reformat of the card, but they are cheap enough to just pop in a new one.

Thanks

Finally! I made some actual progress!

I got the engine parts painted up. I used Xtreme Metals Matte Aluminum (AK488) for the block. I mixed up a custom color for "gold" parts.

First to get the Titanium Gold as specified I did a 1:1 mix of Gold (AK472) and Titanium (AK669). I mixed that at about 3:1 with Bronze (AK474). Then I added a little more Gold because I thought the mix was still too dark.



Next, I mounted up the "Semi-Gloss Black" parts and slapped on some gray primer. I don't like painting black parts with black primer.



Upon inspection I have a few spots to clean up and to paint the wheels which I somehow forgot about.

Looking good, big gang painting session
How are you liking the spray booth???

Your stator and belt cover looks Great color combos!!

Nice progress, sir!

All looking good and nice work Sir

After having finished this step I think I can give everyone a heads up. However much, Semi-Gloss Black, you think you will need... You need more. That was quite a lot of paint. Almost an entire 10ml jar (thinned heavily with MLT). Lots of small parts and wasted overspray. Glad that part is done!

So I finished the Semi-Gloss Black painting (I really love those LP paints, so smooth).



I then used Ultimate Gloss Black primer and painted the titanium bits using AK Titanium (AK 669). I am really liking this paint as well. I was using the Vallejo Metal Colors, but this is better. I also painted the seats with Splash Black for Upholstery. The flat black parts are just badger black primer.



I did a bit of CF work last night. Completly borked up the front fender so that will need to get repainted today. I did manage to get the coil guard covered decently. I will fix the remaining bumps today, but the surface area is good enough for me.



EDIT: I forgot I also Aquaglossed the engine to prep for weathering.

Looking good.. I'm going to get some AK metal colors on my next order. I have the chrome but haven't gotten to try it yet.

I'll need to get some AK. L9oks like a great finish! The engine is spot on, too!

bfrd wrote: Wed May 27, 2020 2:16 pm So I finished the Semi-Gloss Black painting (I really love those LP paints, so smooth).



I then used Ultimate Gloss Black primer and painted the titanium bits using AK Titanium (AK 669). I am really liking this paint as well. I was using the Vallejo Metal Colors, but this is better. I also painted the seats with Splash Black for Upholstery. The flat black parts are just badger black primer.



I did a bit of CF work last night. Completly borked up the front fender so that will need to get repainted today. I did manage to get the coil guard covered decently. I will fix the remaining bumps today, but the surface area is good enough for me.



EDIT: I forgot I also Aquaglossed the engine to prep for weathering.

Front and rear fenders are both B's to carbon fiber. Usually I love doing CF, but these shapes are murder!!!!
I had two tries at both of my fenders and still have a wrinkle seam in them
Will see if I go for a third attempt or F it
Your cover looks excellent.

I got some of the extra bits attached to the engine. I also heat stained the exhaust and attached. It is a little overdone but will not be highly visible.

All looking good and nice work

I started working on the PE details for the engine. Holy Moley these things are tiny.



That is a shot from my cheap-o usb microscope.

Here is the scene.

bfrd wrote: Thu May 28, 2020 10:40 pm I started working on the PE details for the engine. Holy Moley these things are tiny.



That is a shot from my cheap-o usb microscope.

Here is the scene.

Your not wrong, I hate the tiny thin pe that bends in the breeze.

Yep my set is the same but the rivets they give you for the side fairings make all the difference

I thought that chopstick was a hair in the microscope shot LOL.. looking good! So cool to see so many sport and race bikes being built.

Did a little more bolthead work on the engine hard to see.



Built up the detailed spring piston.





Built up the forks.



Started assembly of the swing arm. Installed the rear disc and brake components.



Painted and installed the chain.

Holy shoot
Good work
Detail up set really shines on these bikes.

Looks good to me and nice work

Painted the main body parts today. All got warmed Badger white primer. White parts got decanted Tamiya pure white. Red is Tamiya LP Italian Red. I used precut masks from Hiroboy.





I have got a few spots to touch up, but overall I’m happy.

Coming along great!! The extras are really bringing it to life!

All looking good and nice work

Dont worry too much about the lower red/white line as a decal covers that one up any touch up if need will be along the top red/white edge although there are also decals to help at the rear of the top fairing

This one looks great and very familiar!